Recruitment/Posting Title Tenure-Track Biomedical Engineering Faculty Position: Addressing Health Equity in Age-related Disorders
Department Engn - Biomedical Engineering
Salary Open
Posting Summary
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment as part of a diversity cluster hiring opportunity on Addressing Health Equity in Age-related Disorders (AHEAD). The AHEAD cluster envisions bringing together a cohort of scholars from the School of Engineering (SoE), School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) to (i) collectively advance knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders, (ii) develop treatments and technology solutions that help people experience a higher quality of life as they age, and (iii) develop a deeper understanding of the social, racial, and ethnic health disparities associated with the onset, progression, and treatment of age-related neurodegeneration.
Within this AHEAD cluster, the Department of Biomedical Engineering seeks an individual with research interests and expertise in neurodegenerative disease and related areas of engineering including biomechanics, rehabilitation, imaging, data analysis, and others. It is envisioned that this faculty member will contribute to the cluster through the development, implementation, and validation of new engineering technologies that can drive new basic science or clinical studies. A specific area of focus is on approaches that can potentially lead to increased health equity in aging and neurodegenerative disease.
Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2024.
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 24FA0864
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Minimum Education and Experience
Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related discipline. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of scholarly productivity and external research support, as well as excellent investigative, communication, and leadership skills. The candidate is expected to maintain their outstanding research and develop teaching and training programs at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. This position prioritizes junior faculty and thus appointment at the assistant professor is anticipated, but appointment at a higher rank commensurate with the applicant’s experience will be considered. In addition, Rutgers and the Department of Biomedical Engineering are committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture, and candidates should have demonstrated success towards this mission.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Research interest and expertise in biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering and/or quantitative image analysis will be considered. A specific area of focus is health equity in aging and neurodegenerative disease.
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Overview
StatementRutgers and the Department of Biomedical Engineering are committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture and expect faculty members to actively contribute to this mission. As such, applications should include: a cover letter; extended curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement (and/or teaching portfolio); contact information for 3 referees; and a diversity statement describing how they have promoted (and/or plan to promote) diversity, equity, and inclusive academic excellence in their workplace. This statement will be evaluated by reviewing the applicant’s responses to the following questions and any other relevant information provided:
1. What does diversity mean to you, and why is this important?
2. Do you understand the university’s diversity goals?
3. What have been some of your experiences either being part of a non-majority group, or interacting with diverse populations?
4. How has your thinking about diversity actively influenced your teaching, research, and/or scholarship?
5. In thinking about the different roles you have played, and will play, as part of your university service, what role has/will diversity issues play?
6. What role do you believe that advising and mentoring play in working with diverse populations? Does your engagement with diversity help students prepare for careers in a global society?
These questions should be answered and attached to your application as a “Diversity Statement”
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2024.
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/234688
Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City Piscataway
State NJ
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